tent recommendations please

[hammock monkey]

the golite little tipi's are great, taller than you may want, but v light, packable, and extremely comfy.
Their one possible downfall is no porch, so if you're using the tarp (this is what I do) you'll be sorted.

cheers

 

[Morning Fox]

My new tent the Vango Banshee seems to fit the bill and I would highly recommend it, the only downside is you can't sit up straight in it but not a big problem if like you say its just for sleeping in.

I found it on the web for £60

packs down small and light and is very good quality too

 

[rik_uk3]

I have a Hex 3 and bug nest insert, now called the Golite Shangri-la 3 and highly recommend it. loads of room for two, very light, pitches faster than a tarp and hammock.

 

[Lasse]

I've got a Hilleberg Nallo 3 which I really like. Sets up very quick, weighs only 2.4kg, has enough space inside for 3 (sporty) guys and a versatile porch, big enough to fit 3 men gear. I also use it when we're with 2 (unless we're hammocking/tarping) which makes it nice and roomy The 2 person version weighs only a bit less, but if you don't want to use it with 3 anyway...
I'm not sure it would tick the 'not very expensive' box though, I got mine with about 40% discount so didn't hesitate, apart from the model choice...

 

[gordonmac]

The terra nova range,and saunders tents offer everything your looking for. I made the mistake of buying a coleman in the summer, nuff said.
Rob

I can vouch for Terra Nova, too. Have a Voyager which is good for two people, and spacious luxury for one person.

 

[malley]

As I and a few others have said - Terra Nova Voyager is great. There appears to be a real bargain in the classifieds at the moment - £60!!! seems to need one patch but, tremendous bargain.

 

[timboggle]

Terra Nova Voyager is a classic mate

 

[sapper1]

Thanks for all your replies I've had a look around and settled on one.It is a small 3 man or large 3 man tent ,it pitches either as one or inner first ,it has a reasonable porch and isn't too heavy.I wanted it to fit the front end under a tarp and just be used as a sleeping area for me and two kids,for this reason the size and shape of the porch was important as I didnt want it to stick under the tarp too much and yet it needed to be of a shape that would allow the tarp to sit over it and still keep the front of the tent dry.I settled on a vango tempest 300.

 

[timboggle]

Good choice mate, Vango make very good tents at affordable prices,I'm sure the kids will love your set up with the tarp and all, great idea, happy camping,

 

[sapper1]

We've used the tarp and tent set up a couple of times and find it is ideal with the kids as they have a huge area under the tarp but still have the security of a closed room at night.As they get older they'll learn that there really isn't anything in the woods to hurt them.Even if there was ,a tent wouldn't be any help .But I dont tell them that.

 

[timboggle]

Even if there was ,a tent wouldn't be any help .But I dont tell them that.

.....lol